amucks
|a-mucks|
B2
/əˈmʌks/
(amuck)
uncontrolled chaos
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amuck' originates from Malay, specifically the word 'amok', where 'amok' meant 'frenzied' or 'in a violent rage'.
Historical Evolution
'amok' transformed into the English word 'amuck', and eventually became the modern English word 'amuck'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a violent rage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a frenzied, uncontrolled state'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic state.
The crowd ran amucks during the concert.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 16:51